High winds were also a problem with the Highways Agency bringing in an alert to drivers between Sunday evening and Monday morning.

They said roads at risk included the M62 between Outlane and Brighouse and the M1 near Woolley, as well as the Woodhead Pass. Drivers of high-sided vehicles were warned to take extra care as gusts could hit 70mph in some places..

The Met Office had placed Yorkshire under a severe weather warning which was to remain in force until 9am on Monday.

There was also a flood alert on the River Calder above Brighouse from the Environment Agency.